Snowmobile
US8590654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/473
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector.
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